Action for a greener, healthier America

Big incentives for clean energy included in major infrastructure bill passed by House

Federal incentives spurred the rise of renewable energy. Now, their inclusion in a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill could keep up that progress.

This summer, the Trump administration announced the rollback of a bedrock environmental law

Despite celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the landmark National Environmental Policy Act was just dealt a devastating blow.

Trump EPA allows power plants to dump more toxic pollution into waterways

The EPA’s new Toxic Water Pollution Rule puts the health of our rivers and the safety of our drinking water at risk from pollution. 

House spending bill goes big on climate, energy, transportation

A new spending bill passed by the House on July 31 would allocate billions of dollars to a broad swath of clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Sen. Udall Introduces “Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act”

This zero-tolerance policy for plastic pellet pollution helps lay the foundation for a zero-waste world where we always choose wildlife over waste. 

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Snail mail for a cause

Check out our resources, compiled by our clean energy intern Katie Moffitt, to get started writing letters to your legislators for 100 percent renewable energy and read personal testimonials about their impact

News Release | Environment America

Good as news: positive environmental stories you may have missed this week

The Public Interest Network’s Environment America and U.S. PIRG are working on multiple campaigns to help America get through the coronavirus pandemic as quickly and safely as possible. But we're also working to ensure that when the outbreak ends, the United States’ policies and practices ensure a cleaner, safer, better world for all of us.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Trump administration takes another dangerous step toward removing key protections for Tongass National Forest

Damaging the Tongass in this way is like demolishing your log cabin for kindling wood to toast marshmallows -- it’s a terribly short-sighted decision that trades something permanent for something of fleeting value. 

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We need to protect the boreal forest, and Procter & Gamble shareholders can help

Each year, 1 million acres of boreal forest is cut in Canada, much of it turned into pulp that is used for tissue products. This threatens wildlife and puts incredible pressure on our changing climate. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.